Laboratory Technician II

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Agriculture Consumer Service

Agricultural Technician II (S)

NC02

The Plant/Waste/Solution/Media (PWSM) Analysis Labs at the Agronomic Division in the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) are pleased to announce the opening of an Agricultural Technician II position. You will work in a team environment that is high volume and fast-paced laboratory analyzing various sample matrices for North Carolina residents. From the lab results, fertility recommendations that optimize crop production and yield, maximize profitability and protect the environment are provided to the clients.

The primary purpose of the position is to receive, organize, dry, grind and prepare laboratory samples for chemical analysis.

• Assisting clients with sample submissions, sample payments and educating them on proper submission procedures of laboratory samples.
• Receive, organize and prepare laboratory samples for chemical analysis covering various lab types for the PWSM lab.
• Use a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to enter sample data accurately and efficiently.
• Drying, grinding, and weighing laboratory samples using an analytical balance.
• Perform additional laboratory analysis as assigned.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and decontamination of laboratory glassware.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.

The employee must be able to lift trays and boxes weighing ~40 lbs., push heavy carts, stand for extended periods of time, and perform activities involving repetitive motion of hands and wrists.

Normal working hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday but occasional overtime may be required to meet established turnaround times.

The NCDA&CS Agronomic Services Division provides statewide diagnostic and advisory services that increase agricultural productivity, promote responsible land management, and safeguard environmental quality. The Division is comprised of three laboratory sections and a field services section with a combined total of 58 employees. The Agronomic Division maintains a very active, employee-led safety program and is recognized as a Public-Sector Star site by the NC Department of Labor.

Selected candidate must pass a fitness for duty/functional capacity evaluation post-offer paid for by the Department

A written practicum will be given to candidates during the interview.

Recruitment Range: $28,194 - $49,340

• Knowledge of basic laboratory practices.
• Ability to operate equipment pertaining to the work area.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow laboratory standard operating procedures.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

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